Tattoos Piercings in the Workplace

Tattoos Piercings in the WorkplaceTattoos Piercings in the WorkplaceWill a tattoo or piercing keep you from getting a job?It wasnt terribly long ago that the perception of the tattooed were that theyre all sailors or bikers. Today, however, that stereotype has fallen and it seems, so has the workplace tattoo taboo.The average age of the workforce in 2008 was 40.7, according to The New Workforce Age and Ethic Changes. This means the majority of new workers being hiredtoday are approximately 26-29 years old. With the skilled labor force declining as baby boomers retire, most employers have learned theyll need to welcome the growing number of tattooed and pierced candidates.Inked individuals represent a significant part of that population. According to a Pew Research Center survey, 36 percent of 18- to 25-year-olds have at least one tattoo. While 40 percent of adults aged 26 to 40 have at least one.What does this mean to you? If youre in the decorated 40 percentile theres a good chanc e your next employer has already accepted your body art.A decade ago, showing off tattoos and body piercings would be a surefire way to get your resume placed in the No Way pile. But times have changed. Those making todays hiring decisions are younger and not as adherent to traditional workplace appearance, says John Challenger, CEO of Challenger Gray Christmas.Still there are industries that are just not tolerable of tattoos or piercings. It might be some time before youll see a tattooed banker, lawyer, accountant or clergy member. Creative fields however, are often open to such expression and some even welcome it. Fields like marketing, sales and technology are inclined to be accepting of tattoos, piercings, unnatural hair colors, facial hair and other such alternative markers.Some jobs encourage individuality so much theyve listed with The Modified Mind Employment Line, a website that list companies who welcome the inked, the holed or other such modified potential employees.Oth ers say that no matter how lax weve become there are still prejudices people carry with them.While visible tattoos and body piercings have become more acceptable in hauptrichtung society, they can still carry a stigma in the white-collar workplace said Sue Thompson, a workplace consultant and speaker based in Wilmington, Del. When you present yourself in the workplace, you need to recognize that people will naturally make a judgment about how you look. You need to look like you mean business.If youre concerned about how you will be perceived during a job interview because of tattoos or piercings follow a few of these tips to get through the process unscathed.Check out the corporate culture of a job before applying or interviewing. If youre armed with this knowledge you can present yourself in the best light.Target companies that you know hire people like you. Sometimes having a friend or referral within the company can help. If youve come highly recommended HR may be willing to over look tattoos or piercings.Cover it up. Many people feel having a body art is part of who they are but if your field forbids visible tattoos keep it discreet. Without a job wholl pay for your next big piece of art?

Millennials are spending money on whether to have kids or not

Millennials are spending money on whether to have kids or leidMillennials are spending money on whether to have kids or notHaving a child is one of the most impactful decisions someone is likely to make in their life. Parenthood has major implications for careers, especially for women, and the financial hurdles are hard to clear for generations with less financial stability than their predecessors. And yet there is still an expectation that people will want to have families and a stigma that affects those who choose not to reproduce. As older millennials waiver on whether to procreate, their biological clocks are ticking out of time. Some of them are feeling pressure to solidify their plans, before their bodies do so for them. Already, a good number of women have decided with their partners that children are not part of their future. Answers to aBustle Trends Group survey show that millennials understand the state of work in the United States and how it disproportionately hurts profe ssional women. Some are so disenchanted that theyre hesitant to join that demographic. We arent having children, so I wont have to deal with the issues working parents face about maternity/paternity leave, childcare costs, discrimination against mothers in the workforce, etc., one respondent wrote. As a woman who wants to be a physician but also have a family, I feel that at some point I will have to make a choice, wrote another. For a chunk of potential parents, that choice proves more difficult than for others who are resolute in their decisions. Some millennials feel so much anxiety about parenthood that theyre willing to dish out hundreds of dollars for clarity. Through online group courses and one-day workshops, young adults are flocking to experts who can help them solidify their feelings about parenthood. Some of the factors to consider include whether the person has a support network, is capable of self-care, can show discipline, and sees having children as a pathway to fulf illment, according to geschftliches miteinander Insider.The price of clarity can be steep - a four-month online group course with Ann Davidman, one of the foremost motherhood clarity mentors, runs at $397. But for confused clients, its often worth the price tag. Abigail Donahue told The New York Times in August that she had not been sure if she wanted to get pregnant. In fact, because of parenthoods financial toll, she was leaning against it. But after taking Davidmans course, Donahue changed her mind and is now a mother. When Im feeling especially sleep deprived and overwhelmed, she told The Times, it feels good to remember how deliberately I chose this.

13 questions you need to answer before the interview

13 questions you need to answer before the interview13 questions you need to answer before the interviewBefore you spend time preparing to answer difficult interview questions here are some questions to ask yourself.If you can answer these questions you will better be able to position your signature strengths in alignment with the companys goals.1. Do you understand the purpose of the business for which you are interviewing?Study it on their website. Ask people who know the organization questions about the culture. Be able to describe what your impression is and ask questions about it. Say it out loud.2. Why are you passionate about the company mission?How do your values align with the companys values? Say this out loud.3. Have you defined your transferable skillsWhat from your education and experience that can be applied to this position (check out this free training seminar here)? Can you recite them out loud?4. What signature strength do you have that can bring value in this role? 5. How would you tell the story of your career trajectory thus far in five sentences or less?6. Have you written down and can you easily state your accomplishments that apply to this industry?7. What problem will you describe that you have solved in the past?8. What are your suggested solutions to challenges you perceive the company may have or the position holds? List them on paper and speak of them out loud.9. What appropriate attire and accessories or lack thereof will you wear for the interview? List the items.10. What tone of voice and body language do you want to have to convey executive presence? Have you practiced this in front of a mirror mora than once?11. Can you explain how your hobbies, interests, volunteer work and activities lend themselves already to the leadership role for which you are applying?12. Do you have a portfolio to bring with letters of reference and measurable examples of your work?13. Can you tell a story when you answer questions?Storytelling is an art and is far more engaging than a list of accomplishments. How did you grow? Show humility. What did you learn about yourself in the process? When you are asked a question on an interview, answer it by giving an example of how you accomplished that challenge already in another position.People remember stories because they identify with the main character. Good stories contain a conflict that is overcome by an endearing character. Endearing characters are honest and driven.Every good fairytale holds a conflict that was overcome by an endearing character. That is why we remember fairy tales from our childhood when we forget some of your friends.